Dead trees at front of house

[wasis]

Dear Cecil,
I notice that there are dead trees in front of my main gate and front door. Can they
both be considered as sha chi? Thank you.
Regards,
Wasis

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Wasis,
1. Initially when a tree is dead, there is no immediate concern.
2. However, it is not sure how long the tree is `dead' and the degree of `rot' that took place.
If the tree becomes a stump or part of the branch falls off, it may become a poison arrow. In such a situation, a broken tree stump and trunk would then become a poison arrow.
3. Later on, as decay sets in e.g. to the roots, this can become a cause of Sha Qi.
Thus, do monitor the situation and take appropriate action based on the above.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 10/23/00 1:27:36 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Dear Cecil,
I notice that there are dead
trees in front of my main gate
and front door. Can they
both be considered as sha chi?
Thank you.
Regards,
Wasis

[wasis]

Cecil,
What actions should I take based on below? And how if the tree is still alive? Thank
you.
Regards,
Wasis

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From: "Cecil Lee"
Dear Wasis,
1. Initially when a tree is dead, there is no immediate concern.
2. However, it is not sure how long the tree is `dead' and the degree of `rot' that
took place.
If the tree becomes a stump or part of the branch falls off, it may become a poison
arrow. In such a situation, a broken tree stump and trunk would then become a poison
arrow.
3. Later on, as decay sets in e.g. to the roots, this can become a cause of Sha Qi.
Thus, do monitor the situation and take appropriate action based on the above.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil
On 10/23/00 1:27:36 AM, Wasis Sugiono wrote:
>Dear Cecil,
>
>I notice that there are dead
>trees in front of my main gate
>and front door. Can they
>both be considered as sha chi?

[Cecil Lee]

Dear Wasis,
If the tree is still alive:
1. Check for any evidence of `roting' or decay.
If e.g a branch had decayed and part of the branch breaks leaving part of the broken branch hanging like a `poison' arrow; make sure that this `arm' or branch gets "amputated" as soon as possible. *JOKE*
Seriously, if one stands at the main entrance and facing out of the house, if the broken branch `act's like a knife cutting thru the house, then, cut off this branch as close as possible to the tree trunk.
2. On a regular basis, if the roots are visible, check if it is hollow / if possible the tree truck also with some solid object. If it sounds `empty', decay could have set in.
I do not want to sound so cruely as to say go `bang' against the tree but, we need to look at it like an ice-berg.
Or the case of a rotten apple, can look good outside.
3. Every three months, check the tree and evidence of e.g. (termites) or ant colony.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

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On 11/5/00 7:11:49 AM, Anonymous wrote:
Cecil,
What actions should I take based
on below? And how if the tree is still
alive? Thank
you.

Regards,
Wasis